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Deadline for copy and announcements
is noon Wednesday.
School’s song shuffle
STELLA Maris Catholic Primary School will hold a Song Shuffle night on Saturday 27 August. A “Song Shuffle” works by allocating each ticket a song to listen out for on the night. All songs are played randomly via iPod shuffle throughout the night. The person with the last song played wins the competition and the cash prize. For more information, call Susan Brailsford on 0430 814 440.
Women’s group SUNRISE Women’s Group invites women with a disability to monthly health information and support groups at Laverton and Werribee. Inquiries: Lindy on 9689 9588 or Linda@whwest.org.au
Movement to music STEPPING Out Performing Arts and Access for All Abilities are inviting people with moderate to severe disabilities to improve their fitness and express their love of dance in a friendly and welcoming environment. Carers are also encouraged to get up and take part in this fully inclusive session. Movement to Music is run from 6pm-7pm on Thursdays at the Stepping Out Performing Arts studio at Factory 10, 61-65 Russell St, Werribee. For more information or to register, contact Holly Wearn on 0422 591 361 or info@stepnout.com.au
Funded courses GOVERNMENT-FUNDED recognised courses including Cert IV Business Administration, Cert IV Disability, Cert III Childcare, Cert III and IV Aged Care, Cert II and III Retail, Cert II and III Kitchen Operations, Cert II and III Business, Cert II and III Computers, Cert III ESL, Cert II and III Warehousing (with Forklift Licence Training), Cert IV Training and Assessment, diplomas in Management, project management, childcare, business, accounting, community services work and conveyancing. Inquiries: Carol Wenning at TMG, Werribee Training Centre on 0408851199 / 9749 7616 or email carol@tmg.edu.au
Business administration ARE you interested in a career in business administration? Wyndham Community and Education Centre will start a Cert IV in Business Administration Course in Term 3. Learn how to prepare financial reports, develop and use complex spreadsheets and many other business skills. Inquiries: 9742 4013 or email inquiries@werribeecc.net
Health for women SUNRISE Women’s Group invites women with a disability to monthly health information and support groups at Laverton and Werribee. Inquiries: Lindy on 9689 9588 or Lindy@whwest.org.au
Probus membership
WERRIBEE Probus Club requires new male members. If you are retired or semi retired with time on your hands, join the Werribee Probus club and help fill that void. Probus organises weekday bowls including a grand gala day, special days lunches, wine tastings theatre nights, day tours, short term camping trips, obtains professional guest speakers for their monthly meetings on the fourth Monday of each month. You can also get involved in the B24 restoration bomber in Werribee if you are mechanically minded. So come and see if it suits you. Inquiries: president Reg Hassett on 9741 0385 or secretary Noel Grant on 9974 2227.
Mums and Bubs Yoga A PROPOSED class for 2011. Enjoy a session of bonding yoga with your baby while working on toning and strengthening your post partum body, nurturing your mind, body and soul with yoga and meeting other mums and bubs. Monday classes between 1- 2pm, Yerambooee Community Centre, 55 Maple Crest, Hoppers Crossing. Inquiries: at the above address or phone 9748 9310 between 10am-2pm week days or cdo@yerambooee.org.au
Patchwork classes PATCHWORK classes are being held at Yerambooee Community Centre, 55 Maple Crescent, Hoppers Crossing. Beginners to advanced. Wednesday 12.30-2.30pm. Friday 7-9pm. Inquiries: at the above address or phone 9748 9310 between 10am-2pm week days or email info@yerambooee.org.au
New Kumon Education Centre KUMON Wyndham Vale Education Centre is now open. Primary and secondary school aged classes are held on Monday and Thursday. Parent information sessions on Monday nights at 6.30pm. Inquiries: Joanne on 0417 773 223.
Tracing descendants
SEEKING descendants/friends of residents who from 1910 lived on the former Werribee Police Paddock; bound by the Werribee River, Synnot St, Greaves St South and Riverside Ave. The Werribee District Historical Society is mounting an exhibition celebrating the history of the Police Paddock and its later subdivisions and is searching for photographs/documents of interest which may be included in the exhibition. Inquiries: 9749 2713.
Rooms for hire YERAMBOOEE Community Centre, 55 Maple Crest, Hoppers Crossing has rooms available for hire at a very reasonable rate. Large community room suitable for large goups and selected functions. Full kitchen, folding tables and chairs also a outdoor play area. Two smaller rooms suitable for small groups and meeting. Inquiries : phone 9748 9310 between 10am-2pm week days or email info@yerambooee.org.au
Op Shop
Take 2 Op Shop has relocated to the corner of Heaths and Derrimut roads next to Werribee Baptist Church. It is open on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, 10am – 3pm. Great bargains and cheap prices!
Wilmington Kindergarten Fete THE fete is on 16 October, 2011 and held at 7 Wilmington Ave, Hoppers Crossing from 10am – 3pm. Family Fun. Activities. Stalls. Food. Entertainment and lots lots more. Interested stall holders should call Natlie: 0402 306 092 or Tash: 0434 534 469.
Alcoholics Anonymous IS DRINKING costing you more than money? There are Alcoholics Anonymous Meetings available at 10.30 am Sundays @ The Cottage in Synott St, 0.30 am Thursdays @ Central Park Community Centre Hoppers Crossing and 8pm Fridays @ The Old Shire Hall. Call the 24-hour helpline 0419 610 025.
New community food swap DO YOU grow your own fruit, vegetables, herbs or seedlings? Do you make your own jams and relishes, or have chickens providing you with more eggs than you can eat? Then why not join us one Sunday per month, and SWAP your produce with other like-minded locals. Phone Rita on 9748 2027 for more details.
Floristry classes DO YOU have a passion for flowers? Yerambooee Community Centre will be running an eight-week floristry course on Tuesday evenings between 7pm and 9pm. Inquiries: 9748 9310 or email cdo@yerambooee.org.au
Calligraphy classes
YERAMBOOEE Community Centre is running an eight-week calligraphy course on a Wednesday evening between 7pm and 9pm. Inquiries: 9748 9310 or email cdo@yerambooee.org.au
Computer classes for beginners WOULD you like to become computer literate? Yerambooee Community Centre is running an eight-week class for beginners on Wednesday evenings between 7pm and 9pm. Inquiries: 97489310 or email cdo@yerambooee.org.au
Skills training NEED work skills? Werribee Community and Education Centre will soon start a Certificate 2 in Business course. Learn basic office and computer skills. Or join Certificate II in Community Services which is a pathway into working in childcare or aged care. Classes are held during the school hours. Inquiries: 9742 4013.
Parkinson’s support THE Werribee Parkinson’s Support Group holds its monthly meeting on the third Friday of the month at the Kelly Park Centre Hall in the card room at 4 Synnott St, Werribee at 1.30pm next to the RSL Hall. Tea and coffee provided and regular guest speakers. All are welcome to come along. Inquiries: Alan on 9741 9080 or June on 9748 6347.
Rose garden THE Victorian State Rose Garden Supporters would like some new volunteers. See www. vicstaterose garden.com.au for more information. Inquiries: Margaret on 9395 3880.
Massage and Reiki RELAX and unwind with the gentle natural healing of massage on Mondays 10am – 3pm and Reiki on Fridays noon – 3pm and pay what it’s worth at Iramoo Community Centre where a computer club, quilter’s club and more will be available. Classes will also be held in mosaics, painting, tai chi, light exercise, salsa dancing, karate and digital photo-editing. Inquiries: Iramoo Community Centre on 8742 3688.
Archery COME and give archery a try. Suitable for all ages 8 to 80+, everyone welcome. Call to book a come and try session 10.30am Saturday. Werribee Archery, Lawrie Emmins Reserve, Sayers Road, Laverton North. Inquiries: Irene on 0417 538 672.
